Several weeks ago, my blogging friend Alan W. King asked me if I’d be interested in participating in a short film project by answering a few questions about writing. I immediately told him “Of course! Anything I can do to help!”
“Great. You’ll need to record it on-camera,” he said.
“Oops! I almost forgot. I’m pretty sure I’m coming down with something. Possibly fatal. My ear hurts.”
But Alan is good and talented man, dedicated to his craft and working hard to make both a career and a family. In fact, he’s most likely working hard at one of them this very moment. Needless to say, I agreed — and naturally procrastinated until the last minute. So in addition to moving into our new house this week, I also started recording my answers for Alan’s project yesterday.
Maybe it’s the stress of moving.
Maybe it’s because I’m recording my answers at 5 a.m.
Maybe it’s the first signs of aging.
Whatever the reason, here is proof of why I became a writer instead of an actor…
Ned's Blog 
Did you get that T-shirt at an AC/DC concert? If so, did you fight Chuck for it? 🙂
I wish!
(That I got it at a concert I mean, not about fighting Chuck Norris — although I might for an AC/DC shirt)
Love the Spiderman figure who looked down over your video production. So inspirational.
Ned the Man, Ned the Man,
Does whatever a writer can
Spins a web, any size,
Catches readers just like flies
Look Out!
Here comes Ned the Man.
Ned the Man, Ned the Man
Friendly neighborhood Ned the Man
Wealth and fame
He’s ignored
Action is his reward.
In the chill of night
At the scene of a fire
Like a streak of light
He arrives when it’s dire.
Is he strong?
Listen bud,
He’s got volunteer fireman’s blood.
Can he swing from a ladder
Take a look, you’ll never be gladder
Hey, there
There goes Ned the Man.
To him, life is a great big bang up
Wherever there’s a hang up
You’ll find the Ned the Man.
😀
WOW, Paul! That is probably the nicest, most flattering and somewhat creepy thing anyone has ever written about me 😉 That’s going on my wall next to Spidey…
Sorry.
😀
Lol! Very impressive 😉
Poet Paul!
I know, Amazing!
(See what I did there?)
But seriously… Wow!
😀
My spidey senses are tingling. Well, something’s tingling, anyway.
That’s just because it got above freezing here in central Canada today Ross. You’ll be OK – it’s good for the Maple Syrup.
Must be the radiation…
I love the bloopers and seeing you crack up. That’s all I needed to see in this interview. 🙂
The way things are going, my bloopers may be ALL he has to work with!
Bloopers are funny. And funny is always good.
That’s the angle I’m taking…
Well done, Hickson!
I hear there’s an opening on “Grey’s Anatomy”…
“McNeddy”, anyone?
Haha! Is that the same as a McNugget?
I’m not comfortable discussing your boy parts, Ned…
I’m hurt, Robert.
Seriously, I think I sat on a McNugget.
Well this was totally entertaining. I hope that you continue to blooper a lot so we can see more!
Oh trust me, there are plenty more where that came from…
Can’t wait!
Oh, I LOVED this. Bahahahahaha!
This time, I waited until my teleconference was finished – I laughed so hard the dog started barking at me! Tell me that stand-up comedy is on your list of things to do.
And regarding that fact that you have “no sisters”…don’t feel bad. I have a sister and she says the same thing 🙂
Hahahaha! I guess it’s not uncommon among families to forget they have siblings… or parents… or children…
Where’s the blooper reel for the blooper reel?
I’ve got one of me eating Haggis… oh wait, that’s a gag reel.
I love this!! You and I will, one day, be in the same room at the same time and share some of those laughs!! I may be arrested shortly thereafter for stalking, but it will be worth it dammit!!
Hahahaha! See, there we are… laughing!
bloopers maketh the man. ( shakespeare?)
Aye, there’s the rub! (Ned — last night while looking for the Ben Gay after a day of moving large appliances…)
Good blooper reel, Ned. The doorbell sound, however, sent my dog into protect-the-house mode and she scared the cat who then jumped up onto the curtains and pulled them down where they landed on a candle and caught fire. We are now homeless. Thanks a lot, Ned.
I am very sorry.
You should also know there is a disclaimer on my blog for that very sequence of events. I even mentioned you specifically. So don’t bother lawyering up.
You’re too shrewd for me, Ned. Damn you.
If anyone can tame my shrewedness, it’s you, Calahan… 😉